US Bridges

FAP 457 over West Tn RR

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI W of JCT SR367/SR5 · Structure no. 27SR1040039

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,491
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 457 over West Tn RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 457 over West Tn RR in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,386 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 457
CrossesWest Tn RR
Location1.7 MI W of JCT SR367/SR5
RouteState Highway 457
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93781, -88.95094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,491 (2021)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 457 over West Tn RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 457 over West Tn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 457 over West Tn RR carry?

About 1,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 457 over West Tn RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 457 over West Tn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.